Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Quality Inspector to support strategic manufacturing activities in Newcastle. This contract role will focus on ensuring that manufactured components and processes meet stringent quality, engineering and regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities:Carrying out detailed inspections of components, assemblies and manufactured productsInterpreting engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards and inspection requirementsUsing appropriate inspection and measurement equipment to verify product conformityIdentifying non-conformances and supporting investigations into root causes and corrective actionsProducing accurate inspection reports and maintaining comprehensive quality recordsWorking closely with manufacturing, engineering and supplier teams to resolve quality issuesSupporting audits, continuous improvement activities and the consistent application of quality proceduresPromoting a strong quality culture within a highly regulated manufacturing environmentJob Requirements:Significant experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing, engineering or defence environmentStrong understanding of quality assurance, inspection processes and product conformityAbility to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing documentationExperience using precision measurement and inspection equipmentUnderstanding of non-conformance control, root cause ..... full job details .....